Mogherini reaffirmed the EU's commitment to sanctions on Russia over its failure implement a peace deal to end fighting in east Ukraine, saying that "the situation in Ukraine remains top priority of the European agenda,” Ukraine Today reports.

Apart from fighting in the east of the country, Mogherini has said that battle with corruption must remain one of Ukraine's top priorities.

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